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Social Ride Monday Sep 18, 2023

Social ride starting at 5:30 pm and ending on a Madison bike path post sunset, so bring lights!! Who? – MadNorski members who like to ride bicycles! Meeting point– Olin Park parking lot, 5:30 pm or along route. Proposed routes – Short route 16 miles passing Hop Haus at midpoint (Mostly bike trail, one section on Seminole Hwy) . Long route …

Elver Park Trail Run–Saturday, Nov 4, 2023

Looking for one more fall trail race to add to your calendar–or just want to get out and move to support area Nordic?  Join us at the Elver Park Trail Run presented by MadNorski!  Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023Time: 9 amLocation: Elver Park in Madison, 250 McKenna Blvd, Madison, WI 53719 Races10km Run5km/Run/Walk1km Kids Fun Run (Free! and …

Up Up & Away Race is just a week away!

The exciting and challenging “Up Up & Away” Race is just around the corner. This race is open to participants of junior, senior, and master levels, offering an inclusive and thrilling experience for everyone interested in roller skiing.  Scenic Ryan Road going UP UP to Blue Mound State Park – 6K and 10K options. We …

Rollerski Clinic with Gus Schumacher July 1 at 1 pm

Sharpen your rollerski skills with 2020 World Junior Champion and US Cross Country Ski Team member Gus Schumacher.  This will be a great opportunity to meet and greet Gus, hear about training tips on rollerskis, and support a US Ski Team member!   Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pmWhere: Gunflint Trail Park, 5420 Gunflint Trail, Fitchburg WI …

Up, Up & Away Rollerski Race–Sat August 12, 2023

We are excited to announce the Madnorski Up, Up & Away Classic Rollerski Race!  This classic rollerski race will have two levels of challenge–10K and 6K where the bulk of the climbing is at the end of the 10K course.  Both the 10K and 6K courses start at the bottom of a beautiful and quiet rural …

2023 Klister Klub Awardees Named

At the May 8 Spring Meeting, Kristin Cooper, Susan Gallagher, and Brian Turany were named the 2023 Klister Klub Award recipients. Kristin and Brian are pictured above just after they received their jackets. Susan Gallagher was notified by text as she was in France traveling! The Klister Klub Award was officially established by the Board …

Sign up for adult lessons for downhill and race techniques

Free adult group cross country ski lessons including two clinic options: “XC Downhill with skill” and “Race Clinic.” Classes meet at Elver Park and are taught by friendly club volunteer instructors. Sign up today as space is limited.

The Meaning of Winter Solstice at Door Creek Park

By Brock Woods, Madnorski Trails Chair The sun has just set on the longest night of the year at Door Creek Park. And two dozen hardy club members just helped to inaugurate our new major east-side ski park! 12 degrees on this first day of our winter. And though many had cold hands and feet, …

Expanded Trails at Door Creek Park

Last fall, Madnorski members Brock Woods, Dick Steinle, and Tamara Bryant met with Madison City Parks Conservation Supervisor Paul Quinlan to walk areas of Door Creek Park to consider further development of the ski trail system in this east side Madison park. That “walking meeting” has proved to be quite productive as City Parks is …